Are you ready to purchase your own propane tanks?

Owning your own propane tank has several advantages,

the greatest being the freedom to shop around for the best propane prices and services.

Beyond that, you can finally leave fixed pricing, annual fees, and poor customer service0 Gallon Propane Tank

Just make sure to have the tank installed in a safe way that follows all codes and regulations

Affordable Tank Services gives you peace of mind knowing that your propane tank and connections are installed safely, properly, and with quality workmanship.

We offer our 500 gallon propane tanks (plus more!) for sale throughout Chester and Lancaster Counties.

500 Gallon Propane Tank – Uses, Benefits, and Availability

So you’ve decided to replace your electric heating system with a cleaner, more efficient alternative: propane.

One of the first questions you’ll have to ask yourself while making the transition is, “What about propane tanks?” What propane tank sizes are available, and how large will I need to meet my propane supply requirements?

First, what exactly is a propane tank, and why do you require one?

A propane tank is a container that stores the propane required for your heating system or other gas-powered appliances.

A 500-gallon horizontal propane tank is ideal for smaller homes that use propane gas to power full home heating systems or individual appliances such as stoves, water heaters, fireplaces, and even outdoor lighting.

The 500-gallon container is the most common residential propane tank and is suggested for residences with at least 2,500 square feet.

Continue reading to learn more about the uses and benefits of a 500-gallon propane storage tank and to determine whether this is the best option for your home and propane needs.

Uses

As previously stated, a 500-gallon horizontal propane tank is used to store the propane required to power one’s home.

Many small commercial enterprises rely on propane for heating, lighting, alternate heating, and hot water; commercial cooking operations may utilize propane to power their stoves.

The 500-gallon tank can also be used in agriculture, such as tobacco curing, dry washing, or peanut drying.

The 500-gallon horizontal propane tank is most usually recommended if your home has a central heating system.

The 500-gallon tank carries 400 gallons of propane when filled to 80 percent (allowing for expansion,

propane tanks are only filled to 80 percent).

When estimating the appropriate tank size, you will need to determine how much propane you will use on a monthly basis.

If you have a furnace, fireplace, hot water heater, clothes dryer, and possibly more appliances, the 500-gallon tank is likely.

Recommended Locations

Your propane storage tank must be at least 10 feet away from the propane line and at least ten feet away from a dwelling or building.

The 500-gallon horizontal propane tank is offered with both above-ground and underground installation options.

To comply with tight regulatory criteria, it is advised that homes and business owners hire licensed professionals from a propane supply company to perform storage tank installation,

especially for subterranean models.

The location of a tank should always be conveniently accessible to propane supply trucks.

Obstacles such as locked gates, overgrown bushes,

Benefits

The most obvious advantage of selecting a 500-gallon propane storage tank is cost savings:

by selecting a larger tank, you’ll be able to accept more gas in one trip.

A cheaper price rate for purchasing a significant quantity of propane may apply, saving you money over the course of a year.

With this tank capacity, you’re also guaranteed to have the amount of propane you need between deliveries,

so there’s less possibility of running out when you need it the most.

Running out of power for your home heating system in the middle of the night during a bone-chilling cold period is not fun.

Available from Diversified Energy

Are you an East Coaster living in North Carolina or the Mount Joy,

Pennsylvania area? Diversified Energy, which also serves sections of Virginia and South Carolina,

is an excellent choice for propane delivery, tank leasing or purchase, and installation.

The company, which is the 31st largest propane supply company in the United States,

serves over 25,000 pleased clients from nine service facilities in North Carolina and Pennsylvania.

Diversified Energy sells a 500-gallon horizontal propane tank.

And the company provides highly skilled, licensed personnel to install your tank,

whether above-ground or underground.

You may be confident that all rules and regulations will be met for your installation.